ALCHEMILLA MOLLIS / LADY'S MANTLE

Bring timeless beauty and texture to your garden with Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle). Known for its soft, rounded leaves and delicate yellow-green flowers, this perennial adds a lovely, lush feel to borders, cottage gardens, and shady areas. Its charming foliage catches dew in the morning, creating a sparkling effect that makes it a favorite for gardeners looking for subtle elegance and year-round interest.

Why Choose 'Alchemilla mollis'?

• Comparison: Compared to other varieties, 'Alchemilla mollis' is a larger, more robust form with more prominent, velvety green foliage and a spreading habit, making it an excellent ground cover or filler plant.
• Companions: Pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants like hostas, astilbes, and ferns. Its soft, silvery-green foliage contrasts well with brighter blooms like coneflowers, roses, or daylilies.

Key Features:

• Velvety Green Leaves: The round, soft green foliage has a velvet-like texture and catches water droplets, creating a sparkling effect in the morning.
• Delicate Yellow-Green Flowers: Tiny, airy yellow-green flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, adding a subtle pop of color to your garden without overwhelming other plants.
• Spreading Habit: Grows up to 45 cm (18 inches) in height and spreads about 45 cm (18 inches), making it ideal for ground cover or filling in spaces between other perennials.
• Pollinator-Friendly: The small flowers attract bees and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity in your garden.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, Alchemilla mollis is easy to grow, thriving in well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It’s also drought-tolerant once established.

Specifications:

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer.
• Height: 30–45 cm | Spread: 45 cm.
• Hardiness: Zone 3.

Add elegance and versatility to your garden with Alchemilla mollis, a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that provides stunning foliage, subtle blooms, and a soft texture throughout the growing season.